Review of Training Day (2001) by Alex W — 12 Oct 2016

Anytime one of my friends ask for a movie recommendation, I will always say Training Day. This has become one of my favourite movies. Everything about it is fantastic from both a film viewing perspective and a film making perspective.

First off, I have to praise the absolutely wonderful acting from both Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. Their chemistry, dialogue, and screen presence are legendary. The story does an excellent job of keeping you on your toes.

I've seen this film so many times now and I get tensed up in so many scenes. You get so invested in the characters and story that you can't help but be tense. No spoilers, but this has one of the most intense climaxes of any film I've ever seen.

The stakes, the emotion behind the characters, the acting, the screen direction, I'm surprised that this climax isn't studied in film schools. Although I recommend this film to everyone, It shouldn't be watched for the faint of heart.

If you can't stand any violence or dark subject matter in your films, then this film can be a lot to handle. On the other hand, if you are interested in seeing good movies... YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS MOVIE! In my Top 5 for sure!